Nooredin Mohammadi, Mona Tizhoosh, Mahnaz Seyedoshohadaei, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (8-2012)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Lack of knowledge about coronary angiography may cause anxiety and stress in patients. Implementing appropriate educational methods can be effective in decreasing the level of anxiety among these patients. This study aimed to compare the effects of face-to-face with group education on anxiety and knowledge of patients undergoing coronary angiography.
Methods & Materials: This quasi-experimental study was conducted in Shaheed Rajaie Cardiovascular Center affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2012. Through consecutive sampling method, 84 hospitalized patients who were candidate for coronary angiography were selected and allocated into two educational groups. Data were collected using a demographic data sheet, the knowledge assessment questionnaire, and the Spielberg state-trait anxiety inventory. Patients in both groups received same educational content. The patients&apos knowledge and anxiety were assessed before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-test and paired t-test.
Results: The finding showed that both face-to-face education and group education were effective in enhancing the knowledge of the patients. However, group education was more effective than the face-to-face education in reducing the patients&apos anxiety (P=0.049).
Conclusion: Health professionals, particularly nurses, can use group education as an effective and appropriate strategy to improve patients&apos knowledge and to reduce the anxiety among patients undergoing coronary angiography.
Mehrnaz Miri, Mahnaz Ghaljeh, Farnoosh Khojasteh, Benyamin Saadatifar,
Volume 31, Issue 3 (9-2025)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Hypertension is a common, often asymptomatic chronic disease that can lead to severe complications if not properly controlled. Patient education plays a vital role in improving blood pressure management and preventing related complications. This study aimed to compare the effects of mobile health (mHealth) and face-to-face education on treatment adherence among patients with hypertension.
Methods & Materials: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 110 patients with hypertension referred to teaching hospitals in Zahedan, Iran. Participants were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Hypertension Treatment Adherence Questionnaire. In the mHealth group, patients received educational content via the Eitaa messaging application, and the adherence questionnaire was completed six weeks after the final message. In the face-to-face group, educational sessions were held once a week for three consecutive weeks, and the same questionnaire was administered six weeks after the last session. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 with independent and paired t-tests, chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). A P-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Before the intervention, there were no significant differences between the two groups in total adherence scores and most of its subdimensions (except for dietary adherence). After the intervention, however, the difference between the two groups became statistically significant (P=0.001).
Conclusion: Both mHealth-based and face-to-face education effectively improved treatment adherence among patients with hypertension. However, mHealth-based education provides the additional advantage of flexible and continuous access to educational materials anytime and anywhere, making it a practical alternative for patient education.
